Nuclear Museum Logo
Nuclear Museum Logo

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Robert R. Follit

PhotographerTinian Island

Manhattan Project VeteranMilitary VeteranSpecial Engineer Detachment
North Airfield at Tinian Island.

Robert Follit was a member of the Special Engineering Detachment assigned to the 509th Composite Group on Tinian Island in the Pacfic. He worked as a photographer in the lead up to the atomic missions. 

Related Profiles

Claude A. Turner

Tinian Island

Claude A. Turner served in the 603rd Air Engineering Squadron.

Chester A. Hammond

Tinian Island

Chester A. Hammond served as a corporal in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the ground crew on the B-29 Full House.

Leslie F. Spalding

Oak Ridge, TN

Leslie Spalding worked for the United States Engineer District Office.

Ray Belcher

Tinian Island

Ray Belcher served in the 1395th Military Police Company, Aviation.